International Jounal of Legislative Drafting and Law Reform

LEGISLATIVE BILL DRAFTING: A VIEW FROM CALIFORNIA

Authors

  • CHRIS MICHELI (Author)

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide general guidance to drafting bills and amendments in
California. We first discuss some of the considerations for a bill drafter and then follow with
examples of bill language addressing the major types of bills that may be encountered in this state,
as well as the rules related to drafting bills in this state.

Author Biography

  • CHRIS MICHELI

    Chris Micheli is a Principal with the Sacramento governmental relations firm of Aprea & Micheli, Inc.

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Published: 11.10.2024

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2019): International Journal of Legislative Drafting and Law Reform

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Articles

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How to Cite

LEGISLATIVE BILL DRAFTING: A VIEW FROM CALIFORNIA. (2024). International Jounal of Legislative Drafting and Law Reform, 8(1), 28-51. https://legislativedraftingjournal.org/index.php/en/article/view/62